Dear CS owners,

I was wondering if anyone has the CS churchill classic green fountain pen with the lever filler?

I would love to see how everyone likes it?

I am tossing between getting the Classic Green or the Green Whirl, with a fine nib.

Sincerely,
Mr. Classics

Greetings,

I have two Churchill fountain pens that are lever fillers. They aren't classic green. One is bracket brown and the other classic claret. They both have medium nibs and write like a dream. The nibs are smooth and the ink flow just what is needed for the size of the nib. The lever filler holds a fair amount of ink - more than enough for my writing purposes. What I'm telling you is that you cannot go wrong with a CS Churchill.

Now about the color. I have a CS Duro in classic green. It is one of my favorite pens color wise. I find the classic green to be an understated color while at the same time surprising me with hints of glimmer. The photographs of the color do not do it justice. There is a depth to the classic green that literally seems to emanate up from underneath the topcoat. It is somewhat haunting for I keep on looking deeper and deeper into the pen to see if I can notice other colors. And it works just as well in a business setting as it does if you/re at home writng notes.

I happen to have either rollerball pens or ballpoint pens to match my fountain pens. You might want to give consideration to picking up a matching rollerball to make a set. Very nice, indeed.

The only downside to CS is the 100-year warranty. It only works if you send your pens in every 5-years to be cleaned and looked over at a cost of $200.00. I don't know yet what happend if at 6-years in if one hasn't sent their pen in for a 'tune-up'. Does one have to pay for the repair if it's a real CS problem? Just something for you to consider prior to purchasing.

But if you want a really nice pen, the CS Churchill is a winner.

Peace,

Phroneo

In one of the photos I saw recently, the classic green looked more blueish than I expected.

In this picture, it's hard to tell if it's a green-and-black, or a green-and-really-dark-blue. Or just a dark picture of a green.



The writingdesk.co.uk has a color block that makes it look like this:


And then there's the picture here, that makes it look different than the other two.

Can someone clarify? Greens are really hard colors for me, and I'm suspecting this wouldn't be a color I'd enjoy, but I really like that first picture. I tend to prefer very blueish greens.

Dierdre,

The color is closer to the first photo above, rather than the color chip. In lesser light, the black undertones are prominent. In greater light, the shimmers of green and flecks of white are stunning. I have a 100 in classic green, and I love it.

I had the same question a few months ago, as the pictures floating around have so much variation. If you are a green-lover, as I am, I doubt you will be disappointed. However, there is not any blueish-green in my pen. I'll attach a photo of my 100 to further confuse you .

Thanks -- if it's a black green, and in brighter light tends to be a yellower or browner green (which seems to be the case), it's not a green I'd enjoy. For me, it's got to be on-the-nose green or to the blue side.

As a kid, my stepmother wanted to know what my favorite color was, and I said green. I meant kelly green, but she thought I meant avocado, because that was her favorite shade of green.

So, for my birthday, she re-did my room when I was away at my mom's.....

She meant well, but I had to live with it for a couple of years.

I stopped saying my favorite color was green after that, especially after avocado appliances came into fashion and our kitchen had to be redone in her favorite color.

I was just on the CS website and was looking at the Sterling Duro FP.

What would everyone choose?

Churchill or the Sterling duro?

I was leaning towards the Churhill more last night until I read alot info about the lever action for the Churhill pen. I read review after review about the lever action being defective.

Also how does everyone like the nibs?

Please advise.

(((note: This would be my first CS )))

Sincerely,
Classics

Hello again,

As I wrote to you in my first post, I have two lever filler CS Churchills and they work just fine. I have no issues what-so-ever with the lever action or its durability. The ink sac holds enough ink for my writing needs and the medium nibs I have on these pens write like a dream. If you still have hesitation about the traditional lever filler, then consider getting a cartridge/converter filler. But I still don't think that you can go wrong with a CS Churchill.

As for the silver Duro - They are beautiful pens and write well, also. They are large pens - just a lttle larger or close to the same sze as the Pelikan M800 - but are smaller than the Churchill in diameter. I can't speak for the silver Duro pens as far as weight is concerned, but I have a few resin Duro fountain pens that I keep in regular rotation. Still, I'm more inclined to reach for one of my Churchills than my Duros.

Peace,

Phroneo

I have a lever-fill Dandy, and it works just dandy.

Thank you for the info on the Churhill. I spend tons of time on the network last night and read reviews that state that lever action is not a great design from CS. Richard Binder that is a dealer of the CS's stated that CS has not taken care of this design issue. He recommended a CC for the churchill.

I take it that you love your churhills.......

I love your passion of the CS. I really want a English made pen.
It would be great to add one to my collection.

Sincerely,
Classics

I love my Churchill.
I have a cc filler so I don't know about the lever problems.
I have an xf nib and love it.

I have a Marble Green LE # 117/300. It is not a lever fill. Interested? It is very rare in the original Marble Green. It is not the solid Classic Green or the whirl, I do not know the precise name.

chad@chadairhart.com

I just purchased a Duro in classic green and am really taking to it.Wonderful writer.Most here know i prefer italians but i have to admit i'm starting to admire Conway Stewart pens. It seems to really fit my hand well and the XF italic is smooth.




Now i might eventually buy a classic brown Wellington or 100.

Jim

If you like the browns Jim, you should take a look at one in Dartmoor... I've got a Nelson FP/MP set in it and absolutely love the color.